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HomeMy Public PortalAboutM 1965-10-05 - CC REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 5, 1965 The City Council of the City of Lynwood met in a regular session in the City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, on above date at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Siokos in the chair. Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, and Smith answered the roll call. Mr. Bill Walker, representing Lynwood Lions Club, presented '!~" the Mayor with a White Cane in connection with the club's ''White Cane Day" and requested the Mayor to proclaim Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9, 1965 as White Cane Day in the City of Lynwood. Mayor Siokos stated that such a proclamation would be issued. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Duncan, that the minutes of the meeting of September 21, 1965, be approved as written. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 65-82 entitled: "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY Res. 65-82 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD ALLOWING AND APPROVING Demands THE DEMANDS PRESENTED AND ORDERING WARRANTS DRAWN THERE- FORE.'' was presented. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Byork, that said resolution be adopted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS The hour of 7:30 p.m. having arrived, said hour being the Hearing - sale "~ time fixed for the public hearing on the City's intention of Wright Rd. to sell one parcel of surplus land described below, the property Clerk presented affidavits of posting and publishing notices as required by law: That portion of the Rancho San Antonio in the City of Lynwood, County of Los Angeles, State of California and that portion of Lot 4 of Downey and Hellman Tract as per map recorded in Book 3, page 31 of Miscellaneous Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County described as follows; Beginning at the intersection of the southerly line of Lot ~ of the Downey and Hellman Tract with the easterly line of Wright Road, 50 feet wide; thence south 83048'03" east along said southerly line of Lot 4, a distance of 10.72 feet; thence north 15°08'32" west 435.30 feet; thence north 6°02'15'' east 361.53 feet; thence south 12°36'51" east 226.92 feet; thence south 16°20'53" east 141.87 feet; thence south 18°59'40' east 344.62 feet; thence south 16°30'00" east 81.27 feet; thence south 74°51'26" west 158.51 feet to the easterly line of Wright Road; thence north 15°08'34" west along said easterly line of Wright. Road 24.51 feet to the point of beginning. The Mayor inquired if there were any present wishing to protest the sale of said land. There was no response. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Council- man Smith, that the hearing be concluded and the City proceed with the sale of said land as directed in Resolution of Intention No. 65-74. ~~ Hearing - sale of Wright Rd. property Roll Call: .Ayes: Councilmen Noes: None. Absent: None. Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS Ord. 783 ORDINANCE N0. 783 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF increasing LYWNOOD AMENDING SECTIONS 31.5,.--3i.6, 31.9, 31.10, 31.15, water rates 31.17, 31.20, 31.21, 31.25 OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE." was presented for second reading. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that said ordinance be adopted as read for the second time, finally passed, and published as required by law. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. amend- An ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ing garbage LYNWOOD AMENDING SECTION 15.20 OF THE LYNWOOD CITY CODE & rubbish ESTABLISHING COLLECTION FEES FOR THE COLLECTION OF collection GARBAGE AND RUBBISH." was presented for first reading. rates first It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman read Smith, that further reading be waived. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. Ord. establishing M-2 zone for Jorgen- sen Steel Co Alameda Annex #7 carried. An ordinance entitled: N0. 570 FOR THE PURPOSE AND THE ADOPTION OF AN WHICH IS A PART OF SAID .for first reading. It seconded by Councilman All members voting aye, Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE OF CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES AMENDED SECTION OF THE ZONING MAP ORDINANCE N0. 570." was presented was moved by Councilman Duncan, Smith, that further reading be waived. the Mayor declared the motion It was moved by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that said ordinance be accepted as read for the first time and passed to the second reading. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Passarelli A letter was presented from E. L. Passarelli appealing the variance decision of the Planning Commission in denying his request appeal for change of zone from R-1 to R-3 of Lots .189, 190, 191, hearing set Tract 5456. (Planning Commission Resolution No. 307). for 11-2-65 It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that the matter be set for public hearing before the City Council on November 2, 1965. M•: N kow Roll Call: Passarelli Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. variance Noes: None. appeal Absent: Noneo hearing set 11-2-65 Mr. Passarelli was in the audience and Mayor Siokos informed him that a hearing would be held on hi.s appeal on November 2, 1865, at 7:30 p.m. A letter from Mr. Glen Fullerton, 11328 Atlantic Avenue, Letter from "~ was presented in which Mr. Fullerton expressed concern Glen Fullerto '{ about the poor sound amplification in the Council Chambers. concerning sound ampli- After discussion of means of improving the amplification, fication in it was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded "by Councilman Council Duncan, that Mr. Fullerton's letter be accepted and filed. Chambers All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. A letter from Senator Thomas H. Kuchel was presented in which he acknowledged receipt of the resolution adopted by the City Council favoring the Lower Colorado River Basin Project Act. The letter stated that hearing had not yet been scheduled but that the Senator is following the testimony presented to the House of Representatives Sub-committee on Irrigation and Reclamation and that he is hopeful that a good bill will develop. It was moved by Councilman Byork, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Senator Kuchel's letter be accepted and filed. Letter from Senator Kuchel regarding adoption of Lower Colorad River Basin Project Act A letter from the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles Letter from County was presented in which the Board explained that Board of an order has been adopted approving a plan to increase Supervisors the accessibility of Deputy Registrar of Voters informing Cit throughout the County by providing permanent voter Council of registration centers at County and district fire permanent stations in unincorporated areas and providing space voter reg. in public libraries in order that voter registration centers centers can be maintained on a regularly scheduled basis . It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the communication be accepted and filed. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. The 1866 extension of agreement with the Southern Southern Calif California Humane Society for the enforcement of the Humane Society City's animal regulation ordinance was presented for agreement for the Council's approval. pound service extended. Councilman McMillan questioned the method of handling complaints concerning dogs and it was explained that the citizen can either call the pound directly or complain to the Police Department. In either case the complaint will be acted upon by the Humane Society. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Council- man McMillan, that the Council approve the extension ~..., of the agreement and authorize its execution on behalf of the City. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. N REPORTS AND REQUESTS Curtale A request of James Curtale, 6694 Sequoia Drive, Buena Park, special for a special permit to conduct the business of auto permit wrecking at 11660 Louise Avenue, Lynwood, was presented. granted for The Clerk stated that the necessary occupancy permit has auto wreck- been approved by the Building Department and Fire Department ing yard at and the use proposed is a permitted use at that address 11660 Louise which is in an M-2 zone. The Police Department's investigative report was also presented which stated that the Police Department investigation revealed nothing detrimental to Mr. Curt ale's ability to operate a wrecking yard. Councilman McMillan asked if the Council had any authority to deny such a request because of the nature of the business. City Attorney stated that the business proposed is a permitted use in an M-2 zone ar~d that the permit could not be denied on the grounds that a junk yard could not be operated at that location. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that said special permit be granted. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. There followed considerable discussion of ways and means of possible up-grading of M zone uses. Byork City Clerk stated that Los Angeles County has requested appointed to that a member be appointed to the County Library Advisory ~*+ Co. Library Council to replace the late John Ham. It was moved by Advisory Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman McMillan, that Council Councilman Byork be appointed to the County Library Advisory Council. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Report on The Manager presented Planning Commission Resolution denial of 311 which denied the request of Olin K. and Frances variance I. McClure for variance to permit a deviation of side P. C. Res. yard requirements of Section 5.03 of Ordinance No. 570 311 on Lot 901, Tract 3172, as per plot plan on file. The Manager stated that the variance request was filed to satisfy certain F.H.A. loan requirements which were met by the writing of a letter to the Federal Housing Administration, therefore, the variance was no longer needed. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Duncan, that the City Council concur in the action of the Planning Commission. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. Garbage & The Manager presented a proposed garbage and rubbish rubbish collection contract with C. V. Disposal Company as collection per Specifications 1965-G for the period commencing contract November 1, 1865, to October 31, 1970, at an initial approved rate of $10,278.70; .monthly payments are to be adjusted at six (6) month intervals as provided in the speci- fications. The Manager recommended approval of the garbage and rubbish collection contract. It was moved by Councilman McMillan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and authorize the execution of said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The City Manager presented a report on needed repairs for deteriorating sections of curb and gutter in various ,~" locations in the City, and stated that $15,500 was ii allocated in the Capital Budget for this project. He '~ ' presented a map indicating the areas of first priority for these repairs. The Manager recommended that the City Council approve a call for bids for the reconstruction and repair of various concrete curbs and gutters, sidewalks and approaches to be received in the City Clerk's office no later than 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 1965, at an estimated cost for the work of $12,030. It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager and authorize the call for bids for the repair project. Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmen Byork, Duncan, McMillan, Siokos, Smith. Noes: None. Absent: None. The Manager stated that as requested by the City Council, further studies have been made of Bullis Road lighting and it has been learned that the Edison Co. has recently initiated a new program of supplying all-night street lighting at a reduced rate. On the new rate schedule, the total cost of increasing all the present lights on Bullis Road to 7000 lumens would be $1800 per year, an increase of $575 over our present cost of $1225 per year. Studies have also been made of traffic signals at Bullis Road and Carlin, and at Cedar Avenue. Radar signs have been ordered and additional traffic speed signs have been placed in an attempt to reduce traffic problems on Bullis Road. The report also stated that other cities have already ordered the new Edison installations and in response to an inquiry from Councilman McMillan, the Manager stated that it would be approximately ninety days before a pilot project can be completed on Bullis Road in Lynwood. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Duncan suggested that more consistent speed limits be established for various streets in the City. Councilman McMillan stated that during the time that the high school closes, the pedestrian traffic is so heavy that a serious vehicle traffic problem results ..-- and asked that an investigation be made to see what can be done to alleviate this problem. The Manager stated that an investigation of the situation would be made. Councilman Smith asked what can be done to accomplish landscaping along the freeway. The Manager Mated that some time ago an ordinance to provide fpr such Garbage & rubbish collection contract approved Bid call approved for concrete repair pro j . Report on Bullis Road Lighting ®D Complaints landscaping and removal of billboards was adopted and about the that enforcement of the ordinance would be investigated. quality of the water Mrs. Inez Marks, 11050 Benwell Drive, addressed the Council to complain about the quality of the water in her area and the low water press.ureo Mrs. Marks requested that further efforts be made to improve the quality of the water. The City Manager stated that with the completion of the water. reservoir, the water pressure would be increased. M.rs. Kattie Ormiston addressed the Council to complain about the quality of the water. Mr. Martini, 10760 Alexander, addressed the Council concerning the operation of junk yards in the City. In connection with the curb and gutter improvement project, he complained of the lack of curb and sidewalk at the corner of Alexander and Imperial Highway. He was informed that the curb is the City's responsibility and the sidewalk is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. Mr~ Bill Lomas addressed the Council to inquire how the number of Councilmen is determin ed. He was informed that as a General Law City, the number of five is established by State law. Rokos asks Mr. Jerry Rokos, 1221'7 Bullis Road, addressed the Council that signals to commend them for the steps being taken for the on L.B. Blvd improvement of Bullis Road. He also asked if it would be be economically possible to synchronize the signals on Long synchronized Beach Boulevard and post the street that "signals are set for 30 m.p.h." He was informed that this was possible but that the signals on Long Beach B oulevard are worn and needed repairs are being made. ADJOURN It was moved by Councilman Duncan, seconded by Councilman Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. All members voting aye, the Mayor declared the motion carried. ~ ,, -Cit Clerk, Cit of Lynwood APPROVE OCTOBER 19, 1865 C.~ - ~ .. Mayor of the City f Lynwood ~~.}